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Axert contains the active ingredient almotriptan. It is a prescription medication used to treat a migraine attack after it has started.
Axert is used for the short-term treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. It may also be prescribed for certain adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age who have a history of migraine.
A migraine is a neurological condition that can cause moderate to severe headache pain. The pain is often throbbing or pulsing and may affect one side of the head, although it can affect both sides.
Other migraine symptoms may include:
Axert may help relieve headache pain and allow the person to return to normal activities.
Some people experience an aura before or during a migraine attack. An aura is a group of temporary nervous-system symptoms that may develop gradually.
Symptoms may include:
Axert may be used for migraine attacks that occur with aura. However, it is usually taken when the migraine headache begins rather than during the aura unless a healthcare provider gives different instructions.
Migraine without aura causes headache pain and other migraine symptoms without the warning signs associated with an aura.
A person may still experience nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, fatigue, or worsening pain with movement. Axert may be taken after the migraine begins to help reduce these symptoms.
Axert belongs to a group of medications called triptans. These medicines are also known as selective serotonin receptor agonists.
Almotriptan attaches mainly to specific serotonin receptors called 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors.
During a migraine attack, pain pathways in the brain become activated. Certain blood vessels around the brain may widen, and nerve endings may release substances that contribute to pain and inflammation.
Almotriptan helps by:
These effects can reduce the symptoms of a migraine attack.
Axert is used only for an active migraine attack. It does not prevent migraines or reduce how often they occur.
It should not be taken every day as a preventive treatment. A healthcare provider may prescribe a separate preventive medication if migraines happen frequently.
Axert is also not intended to treat ordinary tension headaches or headaches caused by another medical condition. It should only be used after a healthcare provider has confirmed that the symptoms are caused by migraine.
Almotriptan is not intended for hemiplegic or brainstem-aura migraine because these types of migraine may carry different risks and require another treatment approach.
Axert may begin relieving migraine pain within a few hours after a dose. Some people experience complete relief, while others notice only a reduction in pain or associated symptoms.
The response may vary between migraine attacks. A healthcare provider may review the treatment if Axert repeatedly does not provide enough relief.
Using migraine medicines too frequently may cause medication-overuse headaches. Contact your healthcare provider if you need Axert more often than prescribed or if your headaches become more frequent.
Take Axert exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Axert is used to treat a migraine attack after it begins. It is not taken every day to prevent migraines.
Axert is available in 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg tablets. The recommended single dose for adults and adolescents 12 to 17 years of age is 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg. Your healthcare provider will select the dose based on your symptoms, response to treatment, medical history, and risk of side effects.
Take Axert when the migraine headache begins. It may be taken later during an attack, but it usually works best when taken early.
Axert may be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet with water.
Do not take Axert during a migraine aura unless your healthcare provider has specifically told you to do so. An aura may cause flashing lights, blind spots, tingling, numbness, or difficulty speaking before the headache begins.
The recommended dose is one 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg tablet.
The 12.5 mg dose tends to provide better pain relief in adults. However, individual responses vary, and some people may tolerate the lower dose better.
Taking more than 12.5 mg as a single dose has not been shown to provide better migraine relief.
If the first dose relieves your migraine but the headache later returns, you may take a second dose.
Wait at least two hours after the first dose before taking another tablet.
Do not take a second dose if the first dose did not provide any relief. The benefit of repeating the dose after no response to the first tablet has not been established. Contact your healthcare provider if Axert repeatedly fails to relieve your migraine.
Do not take more than 25 mg within 24 hours.
This means the maximum is usually:
Do not take more than two doses for the same migraine attack unless your healthcare provider gives you different instructions.
People with liver impairment or severe kidney impairment usually begin with a 6.25 mg dose.
For these patients, the maximum recommended dose is 12.5 mg within 24 hours. Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney or liver disease before taking Axert.
Axert may be used to relieve migraine headache pain in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age.
Although it may reduce headache pain, studies did not establish that it reliably improves associated symptoms such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound in adolescents. It has not been established as safe and effective in children younger than 12 years.
The safety of treating an average of more than four migraine attacks in a 30-day period has not been established.
Using Axert or other acute migraine medicines too often may also cause medication-overuse headaches. These headaches may become more frequent or harder to treat.
Contact your healthcare provider if:
Your healthcare provider may review your diagnosis or recommend preventive migraine treatment.
Do not take Axert within 24 hours of another triptan medication, such as sumatriptan, rizatriptan, or zolmitriptan.
You should also avoid taking Axert within 24 hours of ergot-containing migraine medicines, such as ergotamine or dihydroergotamine. Combining these medicines may cause excessive narrowing of the blood vessels and increase the risk of serious side effects.
Taking too much Axert may cause dangerously high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, chest pain, or other serious cardiovascular problems.
Contact a poison control center or seek emergency medical attention if you take more than the prescribed dose. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
Use Axert only after a healthcare provider has confirmed that your headaches are migraines.
Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or use it to prevent future migraines. Contact your healthcare provider if your headache feels different from your usual migraine, does not improve, or is accompanied by unusual weakness, fainting, chest pain, confusion, or difficulty speaking.
Axert (Almotriptan) is available in the following forms and strength:
Axert can narrow blood vessels and may increase the risk of serious heart-related side effects.
Tell your healthcare provider before taking Axert if you have:
Your healthcare provider may need to assess your heart health before recommending this medication.
Seek emergency medical care if you develop chest pain, shortness of breath, severe weakness, fainting, or pain that spreads to your arm, jaw, neck, or back.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
The effects of Axert on an unborn baby or nursing infant are not fully known. Your healthcare provider will consider the potential benefits and risks before recommending treatment.
Do not take Axert within 24 hours of another triptan medication, such as sumatriptan, rizatriptan, or zolmitriptan.
Do not take Axert within 24 hours of an ergot-containing migraine medication, such as ergotamine or dihydroergotamine.
Combining these medications may cause excessive narrowing of the blood vessels and increase the risk of serious side effects.
Axert may cause dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or reduced alertness.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform hazardous activities until you know how the medication affects you.
The safety and effectiveness of Axert have not been established in children younger than 12 years.
Axert may be prescribed for certain adolescents 12 to 17 years of age when recommended by a healthcare provider.
Axert may interact with prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, herbal remedies, and supplements.
Tell your healthcare provider and pharmacist about everything you take before starting Axert. This is especially important for:
Do not start, stop, or change another medication without medical advice.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver disease or reduced liver function.
Your body may remove almotriptan more slowly, which can increase the risk of side effects. A lower dose and lower maximum daily dose may be needed.
Axert may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Stop taking the medication and seek emergency medical care if you develop:
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Axert if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The effects of almotriptan on an unborn baby or nursing infant are not fully known. Your healthcare provider will weigh the possible benefits of treatment against the potential risks.
Some people begin to notice migraine relief within two hours after taking almotriptan. The response can vary. Contact your healthcare provider if Axert repeatedly does not relieve your migraines or if your headaches become more frequent or severe.
Store Axert at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F). Keep the tablets away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Store them in their original container and keep them out of the reach of children and pets. Do not store Axert in a bathroom or another damp area.
No. Axert is not considered addictive and does not usually cause drug dependence. However, using it too often may lead to medication-overuse headaches. Take Axert only as prescribed and contact your healthcare provider if you need it more frequently than recommended.
| Generic name: | Almotriptan |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 12.5mg |
| Quantities Available: | 6, 12, 18, 24 |
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When ordering Axert (almotriptan) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is standard for prescription medications to ensure effective management of chronic conditions without the need for frequent refills.
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Dosage and Quantity: Axert is commonly prescribed in a dosage of 12.5 mg taken as needed for migraine headaches. For a 90-day supply, this means you would order a quantity based on your anticipated usage.
For example, if you typically use Axert once per month, you would order 3 tablets for 3 months (1 tablet x 3 months).
Yes, we sell almotriptan at our pharmacy, and you can enjoy low prices. However, to purchase almotriptan, you will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this to dispense the medication safely and appropriately. You can provide your prescription by mailing, faxing, or uploading it through your online account.
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